The E70 X5M brought M power to the SUV world, and its twin-turbo V8 and all-wheel drive still pull hard today. What gives its age away is the stance. Tall fender gaps make a 555-horsepower M car look like a family hauler.
These E70 X5M lowering springs from H&R are built for cars with factory rear self-leveling. The kit drops the front approximately 2.0 inches with new H&R front springs, and lowers the rear using the included rear ride-height sensor links, which work with the factory self-leveling air springs instead of replacing them. It is the aggressive option, with a noticeable nose-down drop.
E70 X5M Lowering Springs for Self-Leveling Cars
Because the rear stays on the factory air springs, the self-leveling system keeps doing its job under load. The ride height sensor links simply tell it to hold a lower rear height. Up front, H&R designs its Sport Springs to work with the factory dampers, so there is no need to replace your shocks. Every H&R spring is made in Germany from shot-peened 54SiCr6 spring steel and tested in an ISO 9001 certified facility, so it holds its height. Sold by AutoTecknic, an authorized H&R dealer.
H&R part number 50435-2. This is the With Self-Leveling kit with the 2.0 in. front drop.
Which Kit Do I Need?
H&R makes four E70 X5M sport spring kits, and the right one depends on your rear suspension and how low you want to go. Cars with factory rear self-leveling suspension use rear air springs and need a With Self-Leveling kit: 50435-2 (2.0 in. front drop) or 50435-4 (1.2 in. front drop). Cars with conventional rear coil springs need a Without Self-Leveling kit: 50435 (2.0 in. front, 1.2 in. rear) or 50435-3 (1.2 in. front and rear). To check, look behind a rear wheel for an air spring instead of a coil spring, or look for rear self-leveling suspension on your build sheet or a VIN decoder. After that, 2.0 in. versus 1.2 in. is simply your drop choice. Still unsure? Send us your VIN and we will confirm it before you order.
What's Included
- 2 H&R front sport springs
- 2 rear ride-height sensor links for the factory self-leveling air suspension
Key Features
- Lowers the front of the E70 X5M approximately 2.0 in.
- Rear lowered with included ride-height sensor links that work with the factory air springs
- For vehicles with factory rear self-leveling suspension
- Designed to work with the factory dampers
- 54SiCr6 spring steel, shot-peened for sag and fatigue resistance, made in Germany
Vehicle Fitment
This H&R kit fits the following US-market vehicle:
- BMW X5M / E70 (2010-2013): with factory rear self-leveling suspension
Installation Notes
Professional installation is strongly recommended. The front springs are stored energy and require a proper spring compressor to swap safely. A four-wheel alignment is required after installation, because lowering changes camber and toe. The rear air springs stay in place; only the ride-height sensor links are swapped.
- Raise and securely support the vehicle, then remove the wheels.
- Remove the front strut assemblies and use a spring compressor to swap the factory front springs for the H&R springs, reusing the factory mounts and hardware.
- Replace the factory rear ride-height sensor links with the H&R links, following H&R's instructions.
- Torque suspension fasteners to factory spec with the vehicle at ride height, then let the self-leveling system settle the rear.
- Drive a few hundred miles to let the springs settle, then get a full four-wheel alignment.
